To use or manage God of War 2 save data in (or its successor, NetherSX2), you need to work with Virtual Memory Cards Save States
Below is a detailed guide on how to import 100% completion files, fix saving issues, and locate your data. 📂 Locating Your Save Data AetherSX2 stores data in two primary ways: Memory Cards (permanent in-game saves) and Save States (instant snapshots). Memory Card Files: /Android/data/xyz.aethersx2.android/files/memcards/ Save States: /Android/data/xyz.aethersx2.android/files/sstates/ 📥 How to Import a 100% Save File If you want to start God of War 2
with all weapons, magic, and the Titan difficulty unlocked, follow these steps Download a Save File: Find a God of War 2 save on sites like save data god of war 2 aether sx2
Ensure the region (USA, PAL, etc.) matches your game version. Use MyMC (on PC): Most downloads are in formats like utility to import these into a standard Mcd001.ps2 memory card image. Transfer to Phone: file to your phone's storage. Import in AetherSX2: Open AetherSX2 and tap the (three lines). Import Memory Card
Choose the file you moved to your phone and select which slot (Slot 1 or 2) to replace. 🛠️ Fixing "Cannot Save" Issues To use or manage God of War 2
If the game refuses to recognize your memory card or gives an "Insufficient Space" error: Format the Card: menu in AetherSX2. Go to the , select your memory card, and choose . This creates the necessary file structure. Check Permissions: On Android 11+, standard file managers often cannot see the /Android/data/ folder. Use a dedicated tool like to manage files manually.
Where to find save files for every emulator and custom firmware? Problem: Game Freezes When Saving at Shrine Solution:
NetherSX2/AetherSX2 – Android Saves are in the memcards folder, states are in the sstates folder. Joey's Retro Handhelds
Solution: God of War 2 is graphically intense. Go to Settings → Graphics → Rendering and switch from "Vulkan" to "OpenGL" (or vice versa). Also, disable "Upscaling" (set to 1x Native) temporarily to save.
.ps2 Save (Easiest)If you downloaded a file named GodofWar2.ps2:
Mcd001.ps2 (Back up your original first).memcards folder.AetherSX2 cannot currently import individual .ps2 saves directly on Android. You need a PC.
memcards folder.pcsx2.exe > Config > Memory Cards), copy the downloaded save to a fresh memory card image (Transfer.ps2).Transfer.ps2 file to your phone (via USB or cloud).Transfer.ps2 to Mcd002.ps2 (Slot 2).Mcd002.ps2 to Slot 2.